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GN02 LYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,040 mi
Last recorded57,040 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 LYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,040 miles

Minor corrosion to sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

dampness around clutch slave cylinder

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,393 miles

Minor corrosion to sills

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear and nearside front tyres cracking

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,278 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Minor corrosion to sills

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking/perishing slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,300 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,827 miles

Rear tyres show signs of wear and perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,827 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 40,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,784 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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GN02 LYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN02 LYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN02 LYU registered?

GN02 LYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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